Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

Trump’s letters on July 7 targeted countries including Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia. Most of the tariff rates, however, were largely in line with what Trump had already announced the nations were likely to face. and Vietnam have been far short of comprehensive, leaving many details unclear.

Brazil

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2025

But tariff and consumer uncertainty is masking it.”

Price Reduction

AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The cost of recovery from a disruption in procurement management depends on factors such as supply source, volume, manufacturing location and inventory. Supply chains that rely on a single source are now more likely to experience disruptions. The workers, mostly in Cambodia and Myanmar, were paid unreasonably and locked into contracts.

Optimal Sourcing

NC State SCRC

JULY 28, 2019

Low-cost country (LCC) sourcing is now a commonplace strategy for shrinking bottom line labor and material costs in most consumer products industries, including apparel, footwear, toys, and other manufactured products. This includes, but is not limited to, the proper disposal of hazardous waste. But audits will no longer be enough.

Manufacturing Procurement

Precoro

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement refers to dealmaking: it helps source vendors, negotiate contracts, and secure the best materials or services for the business. Strategic procurement diversifies supply sources, enhancing project flexibility. Employ real-time dashboards and automated reporting to monitor key metrics and identify potential bottlenecks.

Procurement Analytics